Nutrition and Autism - Caregiver Workshop

 

REGISTRATION LINK

How Nutrition Affects Autism Symptomology -Virtual Beyond the Nest-   Join Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Gabbie (RDN) for a virtual Beyond the Nest educational and caregiver workshop on Thursday, March 19th at 6:00pm on how nutrition affects autism symptomology. She will cover how certain diets and supplements affect behavior and cognition in children with autism.   RSVP       Eyas Landing | 1409 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL, 60607 | eyaslanding.com

A Day With No Words

 

Helping Little Ones Manage Big Feelings

Building Self Regulation Skills at Home

Join StarNet and presenter, Julie Kallenbach on March 20th from 7-8:30 pm for a free, virtual conversation around self regulation. This meeting is geared towards parents of children ages birth to five. 

Children in this age range are learning the foundational skills of executive function: self-regulation, cognitive flexibility, and working memory. All skills that help them mange big feelings. When developmental delays, disabilities, or sensory issues are present, these skills are critically essential in helping children be available for learning academics and social behaviors. Participants will learn how to create routines, use co-regulation skills, and the types of games that help build these fundamental skills.  

*To enroll, you may need to create a StarNet account. Instructions on how this easy step can be found on the registration link above.

Autism and Developmental Differences Expo

 

Event description

Don't miss the Autism & Developmental Differences Expo 2025, Saturday, March 15th, 10am-1pm. This event will feature many opportunities to connect with resources, service providers and programs for those with developmental differences, including:

• Free developmental screeners. To help you better see your child's developmental progress, sign up for a screener. These screeners are not in-depth evaluations, but serve to help you get a clearer picture of what the best next steps are for your child's development.
• Parent Workshops and Panels. Presented by local professionals on a variety of helpful topics. More details coming soon.
• Exhibitor Hall. Come connect with local providers offering a variety of programs and services including therapy, recreation, advocacy, etc. Participate in our passport contest for your chance to win gift cards to popular retailers!

This Expo is geared toward adults. Parents may bring children, though there will be NO respite care.

Free parking available.

https://events.humanitix.com/autismexpo25

Thinking Through Therapy Supports Outside of Early Intervention

 Autism Workshop: Covering the Costs of Therapy & Supports

A Free Guide to Toileting (for parents of children with an ASD diagnosis)

Rise Up 4 Autism is hosting free, virtual lectures for parents on September 30th from 7-8 pm. Interested? Please use the link below to register. 

A Rapid Method of Toilet Training

Free Virtual Toileting Work Shop

Click on the link below for tickets: 

A Rapid Method of Toilet Training Children with Autism | Humanitix

Chicago Autism Network

Caregivers, are you interested in learning more about neuro-affirming care, healthy boundaries and toileting? These are just a few of the upcoming topics being covered in free, virtual lectures geared for parents through Chicago Autism Network. Can't make the live sessions? They also offer a recorded archive of trainings on navigating a new diagnosis, insurance and covering therapy costs, behavior management and educational supports.

Chicago Autism Network Virtual Workshops 

Neighborhood Parents Network 2024 Summer Camp Guide is Out!

2024 Summer Camp Guide 

Time to get out the sunscreen! If you need some ideas on how to break up the lazy days of summer, this helpful guide allows you to narrow down options by age, price, location and dates. There is also a way to search for camps that would provide additional supports for your child (under camp specialty). 

The Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays has shared activities to consider this Spring/Summer. Please click on the link below for a listing of summer camps, workshops for parents and caregivers as well other great resources. 

Newsletter 

They also have a fantastic library of short videos in both English and Spanish for caregivers interested in learning more about an autism diagnosis and how to support their child.

Informational videos

Chicago Autism and Developmental Differences Expo - THIS WEEKEND!

Chicago Autism Network Expo 

Northwestern's Reduce the Wait

Reduce the Wait RTW Caregiver Information (Spanish) from Kindea Labs on Vimeo.

Do you think your child may be exhibiting signs of autism? Northwestern's Reduce the Wait Program is offering evaluations so that parents can get quickly get answers and access the supports needed. To learn more simply click here:  Reduce the Wait

Same Food and Autistic Wellness

Do you have a child that gravitates towards the same favorite food each day? So often as caregivers we look at this sameness with concern. Chicago Feeding Group is hosting a discussion around eating and Autism. Speaker, Laura Hellfield, offers a perspective as a neurodivergent health care professional that specializes in eating, sleeping and self care. She is also passionate about supporting Autistic mental health by building community spaces, both in-person and online. Parents and caregivers have an opportunity to attend this free lecture on Wednesday, February 21st from 1-3 pm. To learn more and register, please access the link here, Same Food & Autistic Wellness